March 5 - Kayak, casts and some chores

Trip dates: 
Monday, March 4, 2024
Trip length: 
1 day
Type of watercraft: 
Kayak/canoe/rowboat
  • JT vs 110 working Jib
  • Extent of sails raised before some TLC on the Main Bulkheads
  • meanwhile the innards get whiter and brighter

I launched a kayak to, for the first time, get a look at RAINBOW's port side, mainly the bottom and along the waterline. But I found it impossible to do much with a extension brush so I bailed on that and just went fishing. Nothin' much happening as the creek temps are still very low.  Next time maybe. 

Got a charge on the battery and a little more painting done. But what was cool was finding two more sails up in the V-berth, one of which is lightly used and it's a JIB-TOP REACHER!  God, I love JIB-TOP REACHERS for leisurely singlehanded daysails. The high clew allows for a ton of visibility and who sails to weather on a leisurely day sail anyway? 

Got some shots of sail size comparison and even dug out the tiny STORM JIB. 

I will NOT be over-canvassed this summer!